Lineman's Quick Reference on Wood Safety

Lineman's Quick Reference on Wood Safety is written especially for professional Lineman and demonstrates safety factors to be considered while operating on and around the system's wood structures.

A brief background of the material is followed by 100 full-color illustrations of actual conditions Lineman encounters while working on transmission and distribution systems.

With its easy-to-carry size, this quick reference is a valuable source for every lineman's day-to-day operations, helping to identify hazards which could cause serious or fatal injuries.

Phillip Mason Ospal is a wood scientist and has been in the business for more than 30 years.

Opsal funs his own consulting company providing expert testimony for litigation cases, inspecting, and accepting poles for utilities, conducting safety workshops, certifying and approving wood treatment, and advising utilities regarding their wood maintenance and operations programs.